Events tagged with "san ysidro"

Historical Events tagged with "san ysidro"

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Crime & Law

James Oliver Huberty's Deadly McDonald's Shooting

July 18th, 1984 40 years ago

In a violent episode, James Oliver Huberty opened fire at a McDonald's restaurant in San Ysidro, California, resulting in the deaths of 21 individuals and injuring 19 others. The attack lasted approximately 77 minutes before police arrived, culminating in Huberty being shot dead by a SWAT sniper. His motives remained unclear, but it was indicated that he had expressed feelings of anger and frustration leading up to the incident.